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ASUS ZenBook UX330 Series

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The ASUS ZenBook UX330 Series is a 13.3-inch ultraportable built for people who wanted a MacBook Air rival running Windows: thin aluminum chassis, NanoEdge bezels, and a spec sheet aimed at professionals and students who carry a laptop all day. It came in a handful of sub-variants under the UX330 name, split mainly by graphics and processor generation, with the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 refreshes being the longest-lived and most requested on the resale market. Build quality and battery life have kept these machines usable well past their original sale date, which is why they still draw solid interest from buyers who want a light Windows laptop without a premium price tag. Pick your processor and condition in the configuration tool above for an instant cash offer, or see how the process works if you want the details first. You can also compare it against other ASUS models on the sell your ASUS laptop page.

Confirm you have the ASUS ZenBook UX330 Series

The fastest way to confirm your exact configuration is through Windows itself. Press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter. The System Model field will show the full model string. You can also check the sticker on the underside of the chassis, which lists the model number and serial number directly. If Windows won't boot, that same underside sticker is still your best source.

UX330UA

  • Intel integrated graphics only, no discrete GPU
  • Paired with 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7
  • Standard 13.3-inch FHD NanoEdge display

UX330UN

  • Adds a discrete Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU
  • Same 13.3-inch chassis and NanoEdge display as the UA
  • Runs slightly warmer under sustained graphics load

Prefer a visual check? Flip the laptop over: the UX330UN's sticker will reference the Nvidia GPU, while the UA's will not. Both share the same Royal Blue or Quartz Grey brushed-metal lid, so color alone won't tell them apart. For a broader walkthrough, ASUS's own model-number guide is linked below.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, quad-core, low-voltage U-series
  • 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U, quad-core, higher boost clocks
  • The i7 configuration commands a stronger resale offer

Graphics

  • Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated on standard units
  • Nvidia GeForce MX150 discrete GPU on UX330UN units
  • The discrete-GPU trim is worth confirming before you quote

Memory

  • 8GB or 16GB LPDDR3, soldered to the board
  • Not upgradable after purchase
  • 16GB units hold value better than 8GB units

Storage

  • 256GB or 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Fixed capacity per configuration, not a swap you can do after buying
  • 512GB storage moves the resale needle more than the CPU tier

Display & audio

Display

13.3-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS panel with a matte anti-glare finish. The NanoEdge bezel design fits the screen into a smaller-than-usual chassis footprint, which is one of the series' defining traits.

Audio

Harman Kardon-certified stereo speakers, tuned for clarity at the volumes a laptop this thin can actually produce. Fine for calls and casual listening, not a substitute for headphones on music.

Security

Select units include a fingerprint reader built into the touchpad or palm rest for Windows Hello sign-in. Check yours directly, since this varies by configuration.

Ports & connectivity

The UX330 keeps a reasonable port selection for a laptop this thin, though there's no Thunderbolt on any variant in this series.

Left side
  • USB 3.1 Type-A
  • USB Type-C (data, not Thunderbolt)
  • Micro HDMI
Right side
  • USB 3.1 Type-A
  • 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack
  • microSD card reader

NanoEdge display Harman Kardon audio Backlit keyboard Optional MX150 graphics Aluminum chassis ErgoLift hinge

Battery, build & more

Battery

3-cell lithium-polymer battery built for a full day of light to moderate use when new. Real-world runtime depends heavily on age and cycle count, which is part of what a condition grade accounts for.

Dimensions & weight

A compact 13.3-inch footprint weighing around 2.6 pounds, part of the reason this series stayed popular with people who wanted a Windows ultraportable that actually felt portable.

Finishes

Royal Blue with gold-tone edge trim, and Quartz Grey. Both use the same brushed-aluminum lid and deck.

Known issues

Soldered RAM means the memory configuration you buy is the one you keep. Some units run warm under sustained load, a known trade-off of packing this hardware into a thin chassis.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter, then check the System Model field. This will confirm whether you have a UX330UA or UX330UN and which processor is installed. You can also flip the laptop over and read the sticker on the underside, which lists the full model number, serial number, and sometimes the RAM configuration. If the laptop won't power on, that sticker is your only option, so check it before you box the device up.
02 How do I tell it apart from the ASUS ZenBook UX331UA?
Check the underside model sticker, since the two look nearly identical from the outside. The UX331UA is the successor design, with slightly slimmer bezels and USB-C charging support that the UX330 series lacks. The UX330 charges through a proprietary barrel connector, not USB-C, which is the quickest visual tell if you don't have the sticker handy. Keyboard deck texture and hinge design are also subtly different but harder to judge without both laptops side by side.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or a locked account?
Yes. A cracked screen, a battery that no longer holds a charge, or a unit that won't power on can all still be quoted, and the condition picker above adjusts the offer accordingly. What you cannot skip is account removal: sign out of your Microsoft account and remove the device from it, and if BitLocker was enabled, suspend or decrypt it first. A laptop still tied to someone's Microsoft account cannot be resold responsibly and will hold up processing until it's cleared.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
The processor and storage tier matter most, so an i7 configuration with 512GB of storage sits above an i5 with 256GB. A UX330UN with the discrete MX150 graphics also tends to draw a stronger offer than a standard UX330UA at the same processor tier. Beyond configuration, a working screen, a battery that still holds a reasonable charge, and having the original charger on hand all push the offer up. Cosmetic wear matters less than function, but heavy dents or a damaged hinge will pull the grade down.
05 How do I erase it, remove my accounts, and get paid?
Go to Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC and choose to remove everything. Before you do, sign out of and remove the device from your Microsoft account, and suspend BitLocker if it's active so the reset isn't blocked. Once the reset finishes and the device is unlinked from your account, it's ready to ship. Full erasure steps, including how to confirm nothing personal is left behind, are covered on our data erasure protocols page. Shipping is free and insured, and payment goes out after testing, by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check.